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5 owners have reviewed their INDIAN SCOUT (2014 – on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Great bike. I have covered 5000 miles on my scout, apart from the handle bar grip coming away from the handle bar mid corner (Warning to all Scout Riders please check your left grip, I have raised my concerns with Indian regarding What I consider a safety issue but have had no response) and paint fault on the brake master cylinder that took a year to sort out, I have had nothing but hours of joy riding my Indian. It would have 5 out of 5 if communication with manufacture was possible! (needs to be a two way thing).

Fabulous – Smooth, sounds nice even with the standard pipes, has a good rev range so that you can hold a gear for overtakes and feels modern and well developed. It’s everything a Harley-Davidson engine should be.

Only slight disappointments are slightly basic switchgear and front brake performance. ‘Signature’ tan leather seat, meanwhile, according to lead project designer Rich Christophe, was “a no brainer”.It also put it a full £3000 more than, say, Triumph’s America (which, admittedly, it both outguns and out-poses). In fact, that price put it in Ducati Monster 1200 and Guzzi Griso LE territory which, while not strictly cruisers, both have justifiable performance and quality claims of their own.

I’d NEVER contemplated buying a Harley type bike in 40 years of biking, but a pal bought a Scout 60 and as a total novice mechanically, asked if I’d give it a basic service, so after changing the oil,air filter etc I took it for a test ride and was very pleasantly surprised as I’d once hired a Harley XR1200 while on holiday and was totally underwhelmed by the experience, the only complaint I had with the Scout 60 was although much more powerful and infinitely better handling than the alleged ”sportster” Harley, it still lacked a bit of power, then my pal upgraded to the Scout and after a run on it I was so impressed decided to buy one and have fallen in love with it , it has the power ,class, character and handling Harleys can only dream of and it’s also a wolf in sheep’s clothing, enabling me to have a ball taking fellow bikers by surprise at traffic light drags. don’t get me wrong my Gixer 750 is still my first love but the Scout is just a pleasant relaxing alternative occasionally, but with the power to go with it, something I’d thought I would never say in a million years about a cruiser type bike. Om launch, our only doubt was the price which, we thought, was a tad salty. It’s over a grand more than the closest Harley, the 48, which has far more proven residuals. Between 2001 and 2003, the Indian Motorcycle Company of America, based in Gilroy, California, built a Scout model using proprietary engine and transmission parts.

The negative reaction to the Standard Scout and the failure of the Motoplane led to the creation of the Sport Scout of 1934, with a light frame, girder forks, improved carburation and alloy cylinder heads. The two-piece frame, with the front and rear halves bolted to each other to the top and to the engine at the bottom, was heavier than the Motoplane’s Prince-derived frame, but also stronger and stiffer. The Sport Scout was still 15 pounds heavier than the 101 Scout. A specially-tuned Sport Scout won the first Daytona 200 in 1937.

Between 1962 and 1967, New Zealander Burt Munro used a modified 1920 Indian Scout to set flying mile land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. His records were:Designed by Charles B. Franklin, the Scout was introduced in October 1919 as a 1920 model. The Scout had a sidevalve V-twin engine with its transmission bolted to the engine casing, allowing a geared primary drive – the only American v-twin to use this maintenance-free system. The Scout engine initially displaced 606 cc (37 cu in), but the engine size was increased to 745 cc (45 cu in) in 1927 in response to the popularity of the Excelsior Super X. In early 1928, a front brake was added to the Scout.

In 1940 the Sport Scout gained full-skirt fenders, a lower seat height and increased fork rake, and in 1941 Indian added plunger-style rear suspension.The Indian Motorcycle Company of America ended production of motorcycles in 2003 and went into liquidation. The Indian brand was revived by the Indian Motorcycle Company, based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, in 2006, but the Scout name was not used.

The Indian Motorcycle Company of America, based in Gilroy, California, built a Scout model from 2001 to 2003. The 2001 Scout had an 88 cubic inch engine and a five-speed transmission; these were assembled at Indian’s factory from engine parts made by S&S Cycle and transmission parts made by RevTech. The Scout was available in different versions, including Centennial, Springfield and Deluxe editions.

In 1948, Indian built 50 units of the 648 Sport Scout. The 648, also called the ”Big Base” Scout, was a homologation special built to qualify the type for racing; as such, it was sold primarily to motorcycle racers. Floyd Emde rode a 648 to victory in the 1948 Daytona 200. The 648 was the last traditional Indian Scout.In 1933, to appease the sporting motorcyclists offended by the replacement of the 101 with the Standard Scout, Indian introduced the Motoplane. This had a Scout engine fitted into the frame of the discontinued Indian Prince single cylinder motorcycle. The Motoplane was also sold as the Pony Scout with the engine displacement reduced to 30.50 cu in (499.8 cc).

In 2011, Polaris Industries bought the Indian Motorcycle Company. For the 2015 model year, under Polaris’s ownership, Indian introduced a new Scout model. The 2015 Scout is a cruiser with a 1,133 cc (69.1 cu in) liquid-cooled, V-twin engine and a frame formed by multiple aluminum alloy castings bolted to each other and to the engine. The Scout came with braided brake lines and a belt instead of a chain which reduced maintenance as well as costs.A lower cost version of the Scout was introduced in 2016 called the Scout Sixty. It is essentially identical to the Scout and uses the same frame, brakes and suspension, but has a smaller 999 cc (61.0 cu in) engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox with a blacked out design. Apart from fifty examples of the 648, a special racing version of the Sport Scout, the Scout was not continued after World War II. In 1949 an all-new motorcycle, with an overhead valve straight-twin engine, was called the Scout; it was enlarged and renamed the Warrior in 1950. The most common Indian motorcycle made for military use in World War II was the 741, a military version of the Thirty-Fifty. These were primarily used by British and Commonwealth forces. Around 5000 were sent to USSR under Lend-Lease Program. Indian sold more than 30,000 units of the 741.

The power of the Scout engine was too much for the Prince-derived frame and the Motoplane was discontinued. The less powerful Pony Scout remained in production and was later renamed the Junior Scout. The Pony Scout and the Junior Scout were collectively known as the ”Thirty-Fifty” after their engine displacement in cubic inches.Enthusiasts have differing views on the replacement of the 101 Scout. Fans of Indian’s technical achievements acclaim the 101 Scout as the pinnacle of Indian technology, while fans of classic Indian styling hail its replacement for bringing classic Chief styling to the Scout line. The 101 is still used in wall of death stunt exhibitions.

In mid 1928 the Scout Series 101 replaced the original Scout. Designed by Charles B. Franklin, who had designed the original Scout, the 101 Scout had a new frame with more fork rake, a longer wheelbase, and a lower seat height. The geometry of the 101 Scout wheelbase, steering head angle and rear sub-frame were all adopted from the new Indian 401 model which was under development at the same time. The standard Scout 101 was available with a 45 cu in (740 cc) engine, but it was also available with a 37 cu in (610 cc) engine from the original Scout, although this was rarely advertised.Marknadsföringscookies låter dig att skräddarsy annonserna som visas på och utanför vår webbplats efter dina intressen. De kan installeras av partners genom vår tjänst. Din intresseprofil skapas utifrån informationen från cookies. Reklamcookies registrerar inte din personliga information, utan de identifierar din webbläsare och enhet. Om du inte samtycker till användningen av marknadsföringscookies kommer annonser att visas, men anpassas inte till dina preferenser.Analytiska kakor används för statistisk och affärsmässig analys samt för att kontinuerligt förbättra prestandan på vår webbplats och våra tjänster med hjälp av information om antalet besök och trafikkällor. De gör det möjligt för oss att ta reda på hur användarna navigerar på vår butik, vad de letar efter och vilka sidor som är intressanta för dem. Den insamlade informationen används för att förbättra kvaliteten och effektiviteten på vår webbplats. Den syftar inte till att fastställa användarnas identitet. Om du inte godkänner att dessa kakor används kommer de inte att samla in och överföra uppgifter.

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Den dolda USB-kontakten gör det enkelt att ladda dina mobila enheter även när du är på väg, vilket betyder att du inte behöver offra Bobbers aggressiva styling för modern funktion.

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Ta med dig giltigt förarbevis (körkort) och eventuella skyddskläder. Förbered dig gärna genom att registrera ett konto på mcparken / mcid.se där du kan se vilka fordon du och andra provkör.

Du kan göra mycket på mcparken! För att kontakta säljaren, markera dina favoriter, köpa eller boka fordonet online samt bevaka prissänkningar, eventuell lagerstatus behöver du vara inloggad.Whichever engine you choose, it is a beautifully smooth engine, with just the right amount of vibration to give it great character. Even the 999cc version gives punchy performance: more than enough to satisfy even experienced riders, while the torque is delivered nice and low in the rev range so, no matter what gear you are in, just twist the throttle and enjoy the acceleration!

The foundations for the Indian Motorcycle Company were laid in 1901, which is two years before Harley Davidson took its first faltering steps toward becoming a manufacturer. The name of the company was changed from The Hendee Manufacturing Company to Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company in 1923 and production continued until 1953, when it went out of business, only to be resurrected by Polaris Industries in 2011. This makes Indian one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturing companies in the world, let alone America.The Indian Scout Bobber is the stripped-down version of the Indian Scout, the smallest model in the current Indian range. Because it’s not been designed with long-distance touring in mind, it’s small and light and brilliantly suitable for everyday riding in and around town, but still feels great on the open road, with an engine and chassis that are dynamic and entertaining, up to a point.

All the Scout Bobber models have belt final drive, which is virtually maintenance-free – maybe a bit of adjustment is needed. Even better, the service intervals are 10,000 miles for oil and 16,000 miles for valve clearances. If you own more than one bike, it could take you years to get to the point where you need to check the valve clearances. Oil should be changed every year, no matter what mileage you have done: oil deteriorates and becomes acidic so leaving it sitting in your engine for too long can cause damage that will affect the life of the engine.The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is powered by a parallel twin engine of 1200cc but the power is down against the Indian (77 horsepower for the Triumph against 100 horsepower for the Indian), although torque is about the same. The Triumph is chain drive and has the same oil service interval as the Indian but less for the valve clearance distance (10,000 miles against 16,000 for the Indian).

Indian’s accessories catalog is extensive but the Scout Bobber doesn’t need anything added to it to make it good: it’s already that! The standard seat is comfortable and the forward foot controls are perfectly positioned for an easy riding position. Even the stock exhaust mufflers, while large, have a great sound and aren’t too loud to make everyday riding painful for either the rider or bystanders.

The Harley produces a lot more power (21 horsepower) and torque (22 pound-feet) but needs an oil service in half the miles (5,000 miles), although the hydraulic valve tappets will never need looking at. The Harley’s suspension is fully adjustable while the Indian’s has no adjustment and the Sportster S’s front brake is a larger diameter and is clamped by a top-spec Brembo caliper. The Harley features cornering ABS and traction control – the Indian has only single channel ABS (front wheel only). The Harley is around $2,000 more than the Scout Bobber in 1133cc guise.

If you are after a sporty ride, then, also, the Scout Bobber might not be for you. Whilst the handling and brakes are fine, if you start to push the bike through the turns, you will find the foot pegs scraping very early, the suspension not really up to it and the single front disc having to work very hard to slow things down.The water-cooled 1133cc V-twin engine produces 100 horsepower and 72 pounds-feet of torque, giving the 553-pound Scout Bobber excellent performance. The 999cc v-twin of the Scout Sixty produces 78 horsepower and 65 pound-feet of torque, although the bike weighs as much as the 1133cc Scout Bobber so the performance will be blunted a little.

The original Scout was introduced in 1920 and continued until 1949 so, when you ride your Indian Scout Bobber, you are riding an important piece of motorcycling history.No problems with the design or build quality at all, nor with performance, but there is limited space to put any luggage so you might struggle to pack enough for a weekend away, unless you are willing to wear a backpack. The Scout Bobber doesn’t come with a pillion seat or pillion foot pegs so you will have to buy those should you wish to carry a passenger.

With an exceptionally low seat height, it’s great for shorter riders but, if you are a lot over six feet tall, it might start to feel a little on the small side.Harry has been writing and talking about motorcycles for 15 years, although he’s been riding them for 45 years! After a long career in music, he turned his hand to writing and television work, concentrating on his passion for all things petrol-powered. Harry has written for all major publications in South Africa, both print and digital and produced and presented his own TV show called, imaginatively, The Bike Show, for seven years. He held the position of editor of South Africa’s largest circulation motorcycling magazine before devoting his time to freelance writing on motoring and motorcycling. Born and raised in England, he has lived in South Africa with his family since 2002. Harry has owned examples of Triumph, Norton, BSA, MV Agusta, Honda, BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Kawasaki and Moto Morini motorcycles. He regrets selling all of them.

The Scout Bobber comes in three versions: the Scout Bobber with the 1133cc engine, low bars, and chopped fenders: the Scout Bobber Twenty which is the same mechanically and in terms of the chopped fenders but adds mini ape-hanger handlebars and spoked wheels: and the Scout Bobber Sixty, which has a 999cc engine, five-speed gearbox (in place of the six-speed gearbox of the 1133cc versions) low handlebars and chopped fenders.

The suspension on the Triumph is much better and it comes with twin front discs and Brembo calipers. Both the Triumph and the Indian weigh about the same and also cost just about the same as well.While sales of the Indian Scout Bobber have been very good, there are still a lot fewer of them on the road than Harley Davidson Sportsters (either the old air-cooled models or the new Sportster S) so you won’t feel like you’re riding the same bike as everyone else. Also, the old air-cooled Sportster is a bit of a dinosaur and can’t really be classified as a proper rival to the much more modern Indian. No. The Scout Bobber is still in production and, so far, there are three different versions: the Scout Bobber and the Scout Bobber Twenty with the 1133cc engine and the Scout Bobber Sixty, which has the 999cc engine. Building the best doesn’t stop at premium suspension and braking components. Putting the rider in the proper position to maximize performance matters too. Thanks to a gunfighter style solo seat with taller bolster, increased 29.5 degree lean angle and mid controls, riders can ride harder and longer with more confidence and comfort.Everything about Sport Chief was purpose built from the factory to perform. With premium performance components known across the two-wheeled industry, Sport Chief proves high standards never go out of style. When it comes to performance capability and aggressive style, Sport Chief pushes American V-Twin performance cruisers to the next level.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) subject to change. MSRP excludes destination and handling fees, tax, title, license and registration. Dealer prices may vary. Logistics surcharge will apply and varies by model. Plus destination charge and set-up. May be shown with additional modifications or accessories.

Sport Chief is the ultimate performance cruiser in the Indian Motorcycle lineup thanks to proven name brand components: longer Fox piggyback rear shocks, 46mm KYB inverted front forks, and dual Brembo 4 piston calipers with semi-floating 320mm rotors. Confidence comes easy, and head turning style that gets recognized is even easier.Add your VIN to My Garage to save your vehicle so you can easily and quickly find products that are specifically made to fit your vehicle. You will also have access owners manuals, vehicle specifications, maintenance schedules, and look up error codes.

Indian Motorcycle reimagined this iconic cruiser for the 100th anniversary of the Chief model, instilling cutting-edge technology with a timeless design.

This is a full-featured bike for riders who want the ultimate road-tripping—and who crave the classic American craftsmanship that only Indian Motorcycle can deliver.Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) subject to change. MSRP excludes destination and handling fees, tax, title, license and registration. Dealer prices may vary. Logistics surcharge of $600 will apply. Plus destination charge and set-up. May be shown with additional modifications or accessories.

All pricing, specifications, claims, and information contained on this website are based upon current knowledge available at time of publication and are subject to change without notice, and Indian Motorcycle assumes no responsibility for changes in pricing or specifications. Indian Motorcycle assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies, opinions, or omissions on this website.

There’s nothing standard about the game-changing ride amenities every Sport Chief comes with; 3 ride modes (Sport, Standard, Tour), cruise control, keyless ignition, Bosch ABS, LED Lighting, and a USB charging port.With an iconic style rooted in the 120 year history of Indian Motorcycle, the Indian Scout offers modern performance and technology that’ll welcome (and thrill) any rider.This is a stylish, confident, supremely comfortable, and powerful bike that’s perfect for weekend rides and has the storage you need for even longer trips.The 4-inch touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. It provides turn-by-turn navigation with connected features like weather and traffic overlays, lets you control ride modes, answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.These do-anything bikes are powerful but nimble, with an upright and comfortable riding position that provides agile handling and makes them suited to cruising around town, commuting, or winding through mountain roads.

These motorcycles are the ultimate long-distance machines, with amenities and comfort that give both driver and passenger a luxury experience for any length of ride.

Sport Chief has a performance style to match all of its ride enhancing components. The new quarter fairing sports a 6.5” windscreen for wind protection and an aggressive look. Contrast cut lightweight cast alloy 19-inch front wheel and stout 16-inch rear wheel set the stance and wear sticky Pirelli Night Dragon tires, providing both style and control.

The decision on which one is right for the rider usually will come down to whether they intend to keep the bike for a long time and whether they are going to do long tours on it. In either scenario the bigger engine would probably be the Indian to go for. The Bobber and Bobber Twenty share a liquid cooled, 1133cc, 94-horsepower V-Twin engine with a peak Torque of 97Nm and they have a 6-speed transmission. Is the Indian Scout Bobber a good first bike? The Indian Scout Bobber has all the makings of a very good first bike. In particular, the Scout Bobber Sixty is an ideal entry to Bobber ownership although all 3 Indian Bobbers are low to the ground and have a smooth power delivery so despite being big displacement bikes, they are easy to handle.The 3 Bobber’s base cheapest models do not come with ABS in the US. However, they do come with ABS in the next price bracket up and all colour varieties.The Bobber and Bobber Twenty’s extra gear and 18 horsepower adds solely to the top end performance of the bikes, something that for a novice is not really needed or likely to be used.

Harley’s option is more expensive than even Indian’s Bobber Twenty at its most expensive. It has a max torque of 149Nm and is nearly 50Kg heavier than the Indian Bobber’s offerings. The significant increase in torque and weight for a new rider may mean the Street Bob is much less suitable for new riders as it is a big bike to handle.

The Indian Scout motorcycle is one of American oldest bikes and was present for the birth of the Bobber as a concept; so, if there is a bike and a brand that can truly do a production Bobber justice it certainly is Indian.

In order to answer whether the Scout Bobber is a good first bike we should first take a look at the spec and riding experience. This will give us a good idea as to what to expect and hopefully answer some of the question’s beginner riders would have about the Scout Bobber as their first bike.The Triumph Bobber is lighter than the Scout Bobber but that too also has a higher peak torque. With Indian’s Bobber being revered as having a smooth transmission and calm approach to its power it may also mean that Indian win on this front too.On the market currently there are 2 manufacturer’s whose Bobbers directly compete with the Indian Bobbers. The Triumph Bobber and Harley Street Bob. How does the Indian compare?

The Bobber Sixty has the slightly smaller displacement engine with a liquid cooled, 1000cc, 76-horsepower V-Twin and peak Torque of 88Nm with a 5-speed transmission. Aside from the engine, everything else is aesthetics. Therefore, the $3,600 price difference may make all the difference for a new rider who wants a Scout Bobber but has limited budget. All of the above are practical applications for novice riders and the Triumph Bobber is a similar price point to the Scout Bobber with ABS added as an extra.However, the low height of these Indian Bobbers, on the whole, cancels out the weight as an area of concern. The bikes are really well balanced and carry their weight low down, it is easy to pop both feet down if you feel a bit wobbly at slow speeds.It is worth noting that ABS for new riders is worth the investment as it adds just an extra level of security when braking. Simply, it stops the wheels locking when braking so they maintain grip on the road. This is especially helpful for novices getting used to the roads and handling everyday traffic situations that may require swift braking.When I spoke to some new Bobber owners in Indian Riders Facebook groups the best-selling point for them, was the low seat height, being able to flat foot the bike which boosts confidence in slow manoeuvres.

This is not the case in the UK and the rest of Europe where all motorcycles (including Indian and Harley Davidsons) come with ABS as standard due to EU regulations.The Scout Bobber has a low seating position, balanced weight, sensible power delivery and an attractive price point with the Bobber Sixty. Current owners that purchased the Indian Bobber as their first bike testify to that sentiment.

To start with the Scout Bobber comes in 3 variations, the Bobber, Bobber Sixty and Bobber Twenty (I will look at this in a little depth as I walk you through the key features).Once in motion, the Indian Bobbers weight disappears completely as the ride is smooth and easy to handle so it doesn’t feel threatening, which is a huge comfort to the new rider.

With that said, even with the bigger engine the power delivery is smooth and therefore welcoming for all riders. Several Indian Scout Bobber reviewers have commented that under 4000rpm the bike “feels like a pussycat” which is reassuring for novices.Hojen har rammonterad kåpa, elektroniskt justerbara Fox-stötdämpare som tillval, inverterad Fox-framgaffel samt en gjuten aluminiumram som ger dig kontroll i alla lägen.

Den rammonterade kåpan ger exceptionellt vindskydd som kan varieras genom att justera ventilerna i benkåporna. Både förare och passagerare har justerbar värme i sadeln. Inställningar ändras med knappsats på sadeln eller via Infotainment-skärmen.High-output-högtalare i kåpa och packväskor levererar 200 watt kristallklart ljud. Dessutom har anläggningen en dynamisk equalizer som automatiskt justerar ljudet efter väg-, vind- och motorbuller. Bakfjädringens elektroniskt justerbara förspänning ger dig möjlighet att optimera fjädringsinställningarna baserat på vem eller vad du har med dig som passagerare. Dessutom använder Smart Lean-tekniken en Bosch tröghetsmätare för att ställa in traction control, ABS samt vridmoment för ökad kontroll. De fjärrlåsbara, vattentäta packväskorna rymmer mer än 133 liter packning och rymmer allt du behöver ta med dig. Eller så tar du av väskorna med snabbfästen och ger din hoj en helt ny profil.The taillight and turn signals mount to the fender, but the tag mounts off to the left side of the rear, so it doesn’t ruin that custom-classic rear end. Fat tires and ample blackout paint add more yet to the custom look, but it’s the stretched, teardrop tank that really steals the show.

Comparatively, the Scout Bobber is not a big bike, and with a low seat height some riders might label it as a ”girl's” bike. In fact, with lively performance and responsive handling, the Scout Bobber is a rider's bike. Tall riders might find it a little small, but while the dimensions are favorable for many female riders, it's not a chick's bike.

The Sportster engine churns out 121 horsepower and 94 pounds o’ grunt to shame the Bobber’s 100/72 power figures and is capable of even deeper banks with a 34-degree lean angle to both sides. H-D brings the pain by adding full infotainment functionality and making its safety electronics available to which the Bobber claims only ABS for its safety electronics. You’ll pay for it though, to the tune of $16,399 no matter which of the four colorways you choose to leave Indian some wiggle room at the checkout counter, and this is where the Scout Bobber comes fighting back.You get a sharp-looking, genuine leather bobber-style seat. The two-tone saddle slings your butt at 25.6 inches off the deck which should accommodate some fairly short riders, but it’s a solo seat as the Bobber rolls off the showroom floor. The cockpit is similarly clean with a single round headlight ahead of a single round gauge, which packs a digital tachometer, engine temp, trip meter, odometer, and low fuel lamp. I’m loving the hang-down bar-end mirrors too, what a nice custom touch. Despite the aggressive stance and class-leading horsepower, the Scout with its bobber styling offers a relaxed ride. The factory went to great lengths to cultivate that old-school look in the Scout Bobber, and it starts in the frame. A constant angle of drop from the steering head and down the backbone picks up by the rear shock to give the bike a bit of a hardtail look without going overboard with a whole swing-cage thing hanging off the rear end. Comparatively, the Scout Bobber is not a big bike, and with a low seat height some riders might label it as a ”girl’s” bike. In fact, with lively performance and responsive handling, the Scout Bobber is a rider’s bike. Tall riders might find it a little small, but while the dimensions are favorable for many female riders, it’s not a chick’s bike.Rake and trail are somewhat relaxed from a pure sport machine with a 29-degree rake and 5.1 inches of trail for a measure of stability with decent tracking. However, if you are into flogging it for fun, the 5.1-inch ground clearance delivers a lean angle of 29 degrees to either side, so you can get just about as jiggy with it as you like.